Yahoo News UK expat in Greece shares 'weird' culture shock but loves the lifestyle
British holidaymakers dreaming of a new life in Greece have been cautioned about a "shock" they might face, with the advice to "get used to it." Those relocating to Greece as expats have encountered a "weird" issue, according to one expat.
Expat Ludmila shared her experience: "One of the biggest culture shocks so far... even from the very beginning was the lack of personal space that everyone gives here. For me it was crazy. I don't know how it is everywhere else but [at home] if you are near someone, it's just weird."
"You cannot be too close to someone or you'll be considered a weirdo. If you go into the metro and there's somebody in the metro car, you need to go to the next metro car because if you sit in the same one you've got some weird motives."
"It was definitely something I had to get used to," she explained on My Greek Expat Journey's YouTube channel. She also encouraged those contemplating a move to allow time for cultural adjustment, reports Birmingham Live.
Despite the initial shock, Ludmila expressed her overall love for her new life, stating she would "not go back" to Canada, having "fell in love with the weather", as she disclosed. Greece remains a top destination for UK tourists, with hotspots like Corfu, Crete, and Santorini drawing crowds each summer.
Popular holiday destinations include mainland areas such as the capital city, Athens and islands including Lesvos, Kos, Mykonos, Skiathos, Chios, Thasos, Samothrace among others. Immigrant Invest experts have disclosed: "In Greece, consumer prices, including rent, are 30 per cent lower than in the UK. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs €400 (£337) on average."
"Greece is one of the safest European countries and has an easy-going relaxed feel. Move to Greece and get high levels of safety, excellent education opportunities, comprehensive healthcare options, and a dependable rule of democratic law."
